The Year In Pop — From Iceland And Lebanon
The Icelandic singer-songwriter Mugison performs in Los Angeles. Mugison had one of the most popular songs in his home country this year with "Stingum Af."
The Icelandic singer-songwriter Mugison performs in Los Angeles. Mugison had one of the most popular songs in his home country this year with "Stingum Af."
Whether you wanted to or not, you probably heard the songs that ruled the U.S. charts this year. Weekends on All Things Considered is exploring hits from top pop hot spots around the world. In November, music journalists from Hong Kong and Senegal weighed in on the year in music. Now, guest host Rebecca Sheir finds out what's popular in Reykjavik and Beirut by talking to critics Matthías Magnússon and Samir Wahab. They each pick three songs that best represent the music scenes in their cities.
2011 World Playlist: Iceland And Beirut
Mugison
- Album: Haglél
- Song: Stingum Af
Lay Low
- Album: Brostinn Strengur
- Song: Brostinn Strengur
Of Monsters and Men
- Album: My Head Is An Animal
- Song: King and Lionheart
Adonis
- Album: Daw L Baladiyyi
- Song: Daw L Baladiyyi
Zeid and the Wings
- Album: Aasfeh
- Song: Aasfeh
Lazzy Lung
- Album: Strange Places
- Song: On Standby
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